Mai-Britt
Scandinavian · Girl
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About the name Mai-Britt
Mai-Britt is a compound given name of Scandinavian origin, where 'Mai' is a variant of 'May' (derived from the Roman goddess Maia, associated with spring and growth) and 'Britt' is a short form of Birgitta (from the Irish Brigid, meaning "exalted one").
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Etymology
Mai-Britt is a compound given name of Scandinavian origin, where 'Mai' is a variant of 'May' (derived from the Roman goddess Maia, associated with spring and growth) and 'Britt' is a short form of Birgitta (from the Irish Brigid, meaning "exalted one"). This name is primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, often within Lutheran Christian communities, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century without notable historical figures.
Mai-Britt currently ranks #656 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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